2020 Villa Matilde - Taurasi DOCG Pietrafusa (750ml)
Sourced from ancient Aglianico vines on the steep, mineral-rich slopes of Irpinia, the 2020 Villa Matilde Taurasi “Pietrafusa” stands as one of Campania’s most structured and age-worthy reds. Cultivated exclusively at the family estate’s elevated Pietrafusa vineyard, this single-site bottling captures the essence of volcanic terroir and delivers tightly wound concentration.
Produced under the Taurasi DOCG designation, the appellation enforces strict canopy management, low yields, and mandatory oak maturation to build depth. Planted on calcareous-clay soils and vinified with native yeasts, the 2020 vintage benefits from a season marked by steady rainfall and prolonged autumn warmth, resulting in wines with pronounced freshness, refined tannins, and excellent mid-palate density.
Tasting Notes
The bouquet opens with crushed black cherry, dried fig, cracked black pepper, curing tobacco, and distinct mineral undertones of wet slate. On the palate, the wine reveals a firm but supple tannic architecture, bright acidity, and layers of stewed plum, licorice, roasted herbs, and a lingering smoky finish. Built for gradual evolution, this bottle will continue developing gracefully through the early 2040s.
Suggested Food Pairings
- Hearty meat stews such as wild boar ragù or braised beef short ribs
- Grilled or herb-roasted lamb and seasoned wild fowl
- Mushroom-forward dishes like porcini risotto or truffle-infused pasta
- Firm, aged sheep’s milk cheeses including aged Pecorino
Serve at 16–18°C (60–65°F). Decant for 45 minutes prior to drinking to allow the dense phenolic structure to soften and the primary fruit expressions to fully unfold.